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Hello Montana District Key Clubbers!
It’s officially winter in Montana, and I hope you’re all staying warm as the temperatures continue to drop! December always brings a mix of snowy roads, holiday lights, and a well-deserved pause to appreciate how far we’ve come.
Inside, you’ll find a recap of this year’s Youth Conference, information about our Nature Conservancy webinar, and important updates on District Convention, including how to register and what to know if you’re thinking about running for a board position.
You’ll also see DCON notes from our LTGs, club spotlights from across the divisions, and a fun holiday feature: the 12 Days of the Governor’s Project.
Enjoy this edition, stay cozy, and have a safe and joyful holiday season, Montana Key Clubbers!
Billings West students have been hard at work collecting books for the Kiwanis Festival of the Trees Book Tree, helping spread the love of reading throughout the community. They’ve also stepped up to support their own classmates by gathering food for the school’s food pantry.
Billings Skyview is making an impact! Students have been gathering books for the Kiwanis Festival of the Trees Book Tree, and even had the honor of sharing their efforts on the radio.
Club Spotlight DIVISION 6
BOZEMAN, GALLATIN, BELGRADE, LEWISTOWN, HARLOWTON
GALLATIN KEY CLUB
At their weekly meeting on November 20th, Gallatin High’s Key Club in conjunction with June Kusak’s officer project made care packages for the HRDC warming center! The project’s goal is to help community members in need who don’t have access to basic hygiene necessities. Each student helped bag the necessities including deodorant, toothbrushes, wipes, soap, and handwarmers.
BELGRADE KEY CLUB
Belgrade High School’s fourth annual Haunted House raised over $2,000. Funds went to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and to Key Club and Builders Club charities. Key Club used its share for member dues and feminine hygiene products for school restrooms.
DIVISION 7 Club Spotlight
HAVRE, MALTA, GLASGOW, SHELBY
GLASGOW KEY CLUB
No Spotlights this month for Divisions 2, & 3
Malta had fundraised for UNICEF throughout the month of November, putting up jars in the Malta High School foyer for kids and adults to donate to while games and school events were happening. Glasgow had volunteered to purchase Thanksgiving food items for families who could not afford them. While each member devoted time and effort to signing up and selecting specific items to bring. This included all of the Glasgow Key Club members, as well as the help of their advisors, to take the food to the Valley Community Food Bank. These items were purchased at Glasgow's local grocery stores, Albertsons and Reynolds, to provide the items on the sign-up sheet.
MALTA KEY CLUB
No Spotlights this month for Division
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Want your club to be spotlighted? Reach out to your LTG. Their contact info can be found on the contact page. (Make sure to include photos and details)
DIVISION 8
COLUMBIA FALLS, EUREKA, POLSON
LTG 6 Evie Taylor
POLSON KEY CLUB
The Polson Key Club helped set up for their annual winter dance. The theme was Great Gatsby so they put together a chandelier centerpiece, and draped lights all acorss the dance area. The dance took place on December 6 and tickets were $10. The proceeds will go towards a future service project. In total members averaged about 5 hours each.
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Nature Nature Conservancy Webinar
KCI will be hosting an online meeting on the 13th of this month from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM to discuss one of our International Partners, The Nature Conservancy.
Please share the registration link with each of your clubs and ask anyone interested in attending to fill out this registration form.
